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Your generous support helps CCSI provide 24/7 crisis support, emergency shelter, and life-changing services to the people we serve.

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Join CCSI’s dedicated team of volunteers and make a real, lasting difference in the lives of people experiencing crisis in our community.

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Your Support Saves Lives

Give a Little — Help a Lot!

Every dollar you donate goes directly to supporting CCSI’s programs — keeping our crisis lines open, our shelter beds available, and our counselors ready to help. Here’s exactly what your generosity provides:

$25 Shelters one man, woman, or child for a night
$100 Provides one night of shelter for a family fleeing domestic violence
$250 Purchases 8 cots for shelter residents
$500 Provides 20 bed nights for our region’s homeless
$1,000 Provides security deposit assistance for stabilized housing
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Maryland Charity Campaign — MCC #6106  ·  CCSI is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your donation is tax-deductible.

Other Ways to Give

More Ways to Support CCSI

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Online Donation

Make a secure online donation through our PayPal Giving Fund — any amount makes a real difference.

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Donate Goods

Shop our Amazon Wish Lists and send items directly to CCSI — hygiene kits, school supplies, shelter essentials, and more.

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Corporate Giving

Partner with CCSI through corporate sponsorships, matching gift programs, or workplace giving campaigns.

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Maryland Charity Campaign

State employees can support CCSI through payroll deduction via the Maryland Charity Campaign — MCC #6106.

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Join Our Board

Donate your time and expertise by joining CCSI’s Board of Directors. Help guide our mission and community impact.

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Volunteer

Give your time to help CCSI serve people experiencing crisis. Complete our volunteer application and join our compassionate team.

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CCSI Wish Lists

Browse our wish lists and purchase items that go directly to CCSI programs and the people we serve. Every item makes a tangible difference in someone’s life.

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CCSI Donation & Needs List
Download our full donation needs list to see all the items CCSI currently needs across all programs — from hygiene products to household supplies and more.
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School Supplies Wish List

Help children in our programs start the school year ready to learn

Purchase school supplies directly for children served by CCSI’s programs. Backpacks, notebooks, pencils, and more — every item helps a child feel prepared, confident, and supported.

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Domestic Violence Services Wish List

Support survivors in our Safe Passages Emergency Shelter

Items from this list go directly to residents of our Safe Passages Emergency Shelter — helping survivors of domestic violence feel safe, comfortable, and supported as they rebuild their lives.

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Warm Nights Shelter Wish List

Provide comfort and essentials to families experiencing homelessness

Items from this list go directly to residents of CCSI’s Warm Nights Shelter Program — providing blankets, hygiene products, towels, and other essentials to men, women, and families in need of shelter.

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Questions About Donating Goods?
Contact Nathan Dimes for information about donating goods or to discuss other ways to support CCSI.
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Join Our Team

Volunteer With CCSI

Volunteering with CCSI is one of the most rewarding ways to give back to your community. Our volunteers play a vital role in supporting our programs and the people we serve.

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Crisis Hotline Support
Support our trained counselors in providing compassionate crisis intervention and referral services to callers in need.
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Shelter Support
Help provide a warm, welcoming environment for residents of our Warm Nights and Safe Passages shelter programs.
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Community Outreach
Join CCSI at community events, health fairs, and outreach activities — helping connect people with the resources they need.
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Goods & Supply Drives
Help organize and distribute donated goods — hygiene kits, clothing, school supplies, and shelter essentials.

🙋 Volunteer Application

Complete the form below and Nathan Dimes will be in touch with you shortly to discuss next steps.

✅ Thank you for applying! Nathan Dimes will be in touch with you shortly at our team. We look forward to having you on the team!